Five-Spice Tea Cake Recipe

Name: Five-Spice Tea Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup jasmine tea, cooled and very strong; 1 cup applesauce; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup jasmine tea, cooled and very strong
1 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Butter a 6-cup loaf pan and line it with waxed or parchment paper.
3
Sift together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, flour, five-spice mixture, and ginger.
4
In a medium bowl, mix together the tea and applesauce.
5
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the eggs and sugar until very light and fluffy.
6
With the mixer running at medium speed, drizzle in the oil and mix.
7
Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients and 1/3 of the tea-applesauce mixture and mix.
8
Repeat twice more, using up all of the ingredients.
9
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until firm to the touch and split on the top, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, 70 to 90 minutes.
10
Set the pan on a wire rack and let cool 30 minutes, then turn out onto the rack, peel off the paper, and let cool.

822

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Five-Spice Tea Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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